My friend loves Asian food and never wants to eat anything else, so when I asked her where she wanted to go for her birthday, she picked this place. We ordered the Big plate chicken to share, and let me tell you, it was phenomenal! The dish is a spicy chicken stew made with Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, and chili paste, and comes with handpulled noodles. It was my first time trying this type of Chinese-Uyghur crossover dish, and it definitely surpassed my expectations. The portion was incredibly generous as well, as the dish was more than enough for the two of us plus leftovers. All in all, our night out at Ma's Kitchen was a success! ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Ma's Kitchen - Big plate chicken - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

If you're craving bold flavors and hand-pulled perfection, Ma's Kitchen in Rowland Heights is the spot for authentic Xinjiang cuisine We warmed up with their soothing Eight Treasures Tea before diving into a spread of favorites: Juicy, tender Lamb Kabobs fresh off the grill Flaky, oven-baked Samsa stuffed with lamb + onion Handmade Beef Dumplings packed with flavor The must-order Handpulled Laghman -- chewy flat noodles made from scratch Their signature Beef Cumin with Crispy Naan, wok-tossed beef with crunchy housemade naan Northwestern comfort food at its finest -- every bite was hearty, aromatic, and unforgettable read more

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I've driven past Ma's Kitchen multiple times and was super curious about their dishes. I had the opportunity to stop by this evening for dinner and while I did find the food fresh and tasty and the interior cute, I'm not sure I'll be back for more. We got the tiger veggie salad (we're told it would be tomatoes and cucumbers but there were also red and green peppers), gluten salad (yummy but pretty salty), lamb polov (somewhat bland even with the lamb leg, especially compared to the appetizers), lamb skewers (pretty good), and Tibetan naan (yummy). read more

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Stumbled upon this halal Chinese cuisine, specifically Xin Jiang. We tried the signature noodles which tasted so rich in spices. The kebab was also tasted great, spicy level medium is my recommendation. While Naan Bread is quite unique with its pattern on the surface. The downside of this restaurant is the price which is ridiculous. Naan Bread costs $9, Teapot costs $7, Skewer is $13???? Service was mediocre. At the time of purchase visit the restaurant was quiet so the staffs chilling at the customers chairs. Decoration was epic though, I would admit, showcase the Xin Jiang's culture. I won't recommend the place for anyone that has problem with the price comparing the food in the area. But for anyone who is okay with the price, sure, this place offers great taste of food. read more

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A big restaurant with unique decor. There is ample seating and very roomy between tables. Our server was friendly and helpful. I am a lamb skewers lover so I was happy with the kebabs and the cucumber salad was tasty (although my hubby thought it was quite sour). However, I expected the Naan to be more favorful. It was bland and a little dried. The House Special Handpulled noodles was too al dente for us (maybe it's supposed to be), but difficult to bite or chew. This dish also didn't come out hot... no steam. It was room temperature. The flavor was good and the beef in it was tasty. read more

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Been trying to find a place as good as Omar's for a while and sadly I'm still looking. Service is decent, seats are small and uncomfortable, tables wobble. The food is super bland and overpriced. read more

Ma's Kitchen - House Special Handpulled-Laghman () - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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We ordered uber eats delivery from this halal restaurant, everything tasted so good to my surprise. We have tried spicy boiled fish, tomato egg drop soup, sautéed chicken in garlic sauce and spicy rice noodles. We liked all dishes especially the spicy fish. The only downside was the packaging which was not good at all. Two items spilled in the bag so it was a bit of mess. Maybe next time we will just go to the actual restaurant to try more dishes. read more

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Hidden gem in Rowland heights for some decent Xinjiang cuisine! They specialize is lamb and the lamb is so flavorful! Their eight treasure tea is also very calm and healthy. We ordered the house special hand pull noodle, lamb kebab, xiao long bao, traditional jar lamb soup, cucumber salad, and lamb leg polov. The lamv kebab, lamb leg polov and cucumber are our favorite. Inside has colorful decorations, good to bring family and friends. Service is quick and friendly! Support this small local restaurant! read more

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(Food/Drinks) Eight Treasures Tea Lamb Leg Polov Lamb Kebabs Jar Lamb Soup House Special Hand Pulled Noodles Big Chicken Plate w/Flat Noodles Had the pleasure of trying @maskitchen.us 's Xinjiang & Northwestern Chinese cuisine! Right when you enter, you're transported into a unique ambiance with welcoming staff and gorgeous interior. They serve fresh ingredients, great quality meats & comforting flavors. They make everything fresh to order so you know it's going to be hot & ready! I recommend ordering multiple dishes to share and be prepared to eat Eight Treasures Tea: soul soothing traditional floral tea with 8 ingredients: red dates, longan, saseme seeds, goji berries, rose petals, yellow crystal sugar, rose paste and selected green tea base Lamb Leg Polov: House specialty that we slow cook the rice with lamb broth Lamb Kebabs Jar Lamb soup: our traditional soup that serves in a jar slow cooked with vegetables and spices, and lamb House Special Hand pulled noodles- No. 1 selling item on the menu, hand pulled fresh noodles made-to-order, topped with beef and veggies Big Chicken Plate with Flat noodles: Also our house specialty, Chicken, potato, vegetables and hand made flat noodles in the gravy sauce Overall our dishes were so flavorful and comforting. I recommend the Big Chicken Plate with Flat Noodles to share. I will definitely be coming back to have more. I personally loved the ambiance and it made me feel like I was in a different city. We got our food right away and the staff were super nice when guiding us through every specialty dish. read more

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Big plate chicken was the best of the 3 dishes I had. The noodles were chewy, the chicken was more bone than meat, and the sauce was a bit too salty. Samsa was ok, the dough was a bit thick and the filling was a dry. The cup of lamb soup was expensive for the size and amount you get. The soup also barely had any flavor. This place is more of a 3.5 than a 4. read more

The food here is good and unique in a sense. Expect it to be spicy but obviously there are non spicy options. If you love lamb, you will enjoy eating here. I feel like to really enjoy this place you need to know how to order here. Which I don't feel like I did. So what do you need to get... ask a server who looks like they know. The server I had was super nice but she was ... too shy I guess. So I got the lamb noodles, the Bao, the cucumber salad and popcorn chicken. Okay for the two of us, that was a good amount of food... HOWEVER!!!! The popcorn chicken we could not finish. Firstly, it is spicy but a good spicy but it accumulates so beware. This is definitely a SHARING dish with AT LEAST 4 people (size small) otherwise it's TOOO MUCH! It can get overwhelming. Place is nice and clean and there is not up stairs.. don't know why I thought there was one. Give it shot and let me know! MUST GET- cucumber salad... such great value and delicious! You get a lot! read more

Ma's Kitchen - Small Popcorn Chicken This thing is ginormous - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Mas kitchen is tasty and unique. I had the following: Hand Made Lamb Siumai Jar lamb soup- a traditional soothing lamb soup slow cooked with vegetables that serve in a jar Lamb leg polov House special hand pulled noodles Eight treasures tea : soul soothing traditional floral tea with 8 ingredients: red dates, longan, saseme seeds, goji berries, rose petals, yellow crystal sugar, rose paste and selected green tea base. The ambience is nice! read more

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Since it was our first time there, staff provided recommendations, and we went ahead with all of them. We also ordered a side of white rice (a small bowl), and they provided a pitcher of ice water. The lady who took our order mentioned that nearly everything on the menu can have the spice level adjusted. House Special hand-pulled noodles: 5/5. Super tasty with the savory sauce, lovely chew of the handmade noodles, and textures from the beef and veggies. Noodles were quite long and difficult to transfer to our individual plates. Lamb kabob (3pc): 4/5. A bit too spicy for me, but we liked the general flavor and meatiness. Served on metal skewers. Spicy Mongolian beef: 5/5. This was a generous amount of sliced beef cooked with bell peppers and onions. Savory and delicious. Surprisingly not spicy, but I think they adjusted the heat after hearing how hesitant I was to order spicy things. Samsa (2pc): 4/5. Can't remember if it was beef or lamb filling with chopped onions, but these were salty, spicy, and peppery. The dough was not too thick, which was nice. Lamb siumai (6pc): 2/5. A little disappointed with how bland these were. But I did appreciate that they had a bit of broth in them, kinda like soup dumplings, albeit very plain ones. Eclectic ethnic decor and vibes inside this Halal Chinese restaurant with attentive staff. I was jammin' to the dancey foreign music they were playing. We were seated quickly during lunchtime, even though the parking lot was packed. It looked like you can order takeout via a kiosk at the front as well. read more

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Food: - stir fry meat noodles: 10/10, savory bouncy noodles with a delicious meat sauce - Samsa: 9.5/10, flavorful with vinegar dipping sauce - lamb skewers: 8/10, took off two points for price, kinda pricey - lamb steamed siumai: 8.5/10, 6 dumplings total, decent sized but similar filling as samsa - yogurt: 10/10! Super milky and cheesy Service: - friendly staff - no wait time during our Saturday lunch - food all came out relatively fast Ambiance: - tall ceilings - warehouse feels read more

Ma's Kitchen - yogurt - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Ma's Kitchen is a modern halal Chinese restaurant located in the midst of Rowland Heights among a plethora of other East Asian businesses. Their interior is beautifully decorated with Chinese art and signs, and they have plenty of seating. Their menu is pretty expansive, but my family and I always go with our favorite dishes. I'm not exaggerating when I say their hot and sour soup is some of the best I've ever had, rich and flavorful with a hint of spice from the black pepper. Their kung pao was good too, a little light on the sauce, and their sweet and sour chicken was delicious, crispy on the outside yet still juicy on the inside. Of all the halal Chinese restaurants in SoCal, this has to be one the best. Definitely recommend you stop by if you're in the area! read more

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Absolutely delicious food, unique menu items, fun vibes, and excellent service - our party of 5 had a wonderful experience here for our Saturday lunch meetup! Meals are served family style with generous portions. Their sauces are complex, savory and pair very well with their uniquely dense Naan bread. We tried their house special Big Plate Chicken with their hand-pulled flat noodles, the Style Steak, Dry Pot Cauliflower, Lamb Skewers, Steamed Lamb & Spices, Fried Lettuce, and their homemade Naan bread. This was way more than enough for the 5 of us - we had quite a bit of leftovers actually lol. The Big Plate Chicken is a giant, deep plate full of generous bite-sized chicken thigh pieces and veggies stewed in a slightly spicy red sauce - we added several portions of their hand-pulled flat noodles to it and I highly recommend- it's incredible and takes it over the top. Normally I don't care for chicken thighs bc of the texture but this dish was an exception- the texture was perfect. And their noodles are some of the best I've had in the area. This was my fave dish of the meal! The Style Steak was my second fave - it's a hearty plate of giant beef ribs. The meat is so tender it just falls right off the bone and it's covered in fresh herbs, spices, and finely chopped onions/peppers/onions etc - it was so flavorful. Also highly recommend this dish. We tried two of their lamb dishes - the skewers/kebabs and the hand-cut "steamed" lamb. I'm also not typically a fan of lamb, especially bc it can be quite "gamey" but their lamb dishes have won me over! The meat is tender, juciy, and had no gamey taste to it at all - just lovely! Their homemade Naan bread is not your typical Naan bread - it's quite dense and comes in thick patties but it's so perfect for dipping in their sauces - which adds another level of flavor to it - flawless combo. I recommend using it to dip in your saucy dishes bc I think it would be a bit dry by itself. Their Dry Pot Cauliflower was unique and I absolutely loved it - had a great flavor and was my third fave dish of the day. The fried lettuce dish was my least fave - the garlic sauce is wonderful but I just couldn't wrap my head around the warm, wilted lettuce - lettuce is a cold salad component to me lol. Cabbage would've been a much better veggie for this imo. The rest of our party loved it so this is just a personal preference thingy. They have indoor and outdoor seating - but the outdoor seating doesn't look like it has much shade so be aware. The vibes inside are fun and also unique - it's like Asian market meets Turkish style restaurant - very chic and entertaining- we thoroughly enjoyed our leisurely meal. Staff were beyond attentive and welcoming. They were very proactive and did everything they could to make sure we enjoyed our experience. Prices are what you'd expect for the area but the portions are so generous I'd say prices are great for what you get. They're located in a large, busy plaza - there's lots of parking but it fills up. They weren't busy at all when we first arrived around 11am on a Saturday but it was chaos when we left so get there early. Our friends introduced us to this place and I'm so glad they did - bc it's marketed as a "Chinese halal" spot, I'm not sure it would've ever gotten on our radar otherwise lol. We will definitely be back for more of our faves and next time I must try their Samas!! read more

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Stopped by Ma's Kitchen for takeout a few weeks ago and we were all blown away. We were staying at an Airbnb nearby Ma's and some of the people we were staying with only ate Halal meat so we were looking for some Halal options besides kebabs. On Yelp, I found this place and we looked up the menu and it looked great so we placed an order over the phone. The staff over the phone were extremely helpful and kind to us. The order was ready rather quickly - I can't remember the exact timeframe, but I was impressed. Although we didn't stay inside for the meal, we did stop in to pick up the food and I was super impressed with the interior. Definitely family friendly, but with a more cool and modern design. I thought it was a very good design choice. As for the food, we got a huge assortment of food including a "small" Spicy Fried Chicken which was large enough to feed a family ( see my pic). Everything was great that we had although the two fan favorites were definitely the spicy fried chicken which seemed to be what other places call Szechuan fried chicken and my other favorite was the stir fried lamb with cumin. I think both dishes are must-gets and I highly recommend checking out this place. Although I will most likely not be anywhere near it again for many years, I promise I'll be checking it out next time I'm there! read more

Ma's Kitchen - Spicy Fried Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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One of the benefits of living in Southern California is you get to explore the amazing diversity of cuisines! Ma's Kitchen brings to us Chinese Halal dishes from the remote Chinese province of XinJiang, a predominantly Islamic region 3 times the size of France! The decor proudly reflects their origin: lamps of rich variety of colors, paintings of Islamic rituals, etc. Staff was polite and attentive; patiently explained menu items to us. Meat dishes mostly are made with lamb; though at our request they changed some to beef. If you like gamy meats, you might like this place. But if you don't, you may want to stay with chicken dishes. We ordered their baked lamb dumplings, fried noodles, and the famous Big Plate Chicken. All very rich in flavor - some very spicy and salty. I love their handmade noodles; taste like pasta cooked al dente! Overall the cuisine is a bit too heavy for my taste but the dining experience is unique and fun! Situated in a large corner mall with plenty of free parking; but also lots of other stores and customers. read more

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Loved coming here for my mom's bday! I made a reservations since our party was pretty large. The food was soooo good! I was happy with how fresh and hot everything came out; the prices were reasonable as well. I do also like it is all halal food yummy! Worth a try read more

Ma's Kitchen - Amazing food - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

O M G!! Love this place. It was my first time trying Chinese turkish/Uyghur food and I am obsessed! They have handmade noodles, kebobs and skewers, and sansas (like little meat buns). Also they seem to be a family run establishment and everyone is soooo nice and friendly! Their lamb skewers were so good that I even took an order to go. Reasonably priced, cute decor, clean amenities. 10/10! read more

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FINALLY had the chance to try Ma's Kitchen. I'll be honest, I was surprised (in a good way) right after walking into the restaurant. The decor and ambience are impeccable and looks remarkedly fancier than anything I'd expect on good ol' Colima Road. It looks like it'd be a 2 story restaurant from the outside, but it actually has a high ceiling with fancy lighting and decor all around. They have karaoke and I think?? live music too as I saw some individuals tuning their guitars, looking like they were ready to go on stage. There's cultural decor and pieces all over and that definitely detracts from the random shopping cart in the back near the restrooms (I kid but I thought it was inherently hilarious). This is a halal Chinese restaurant and quite unique in what their menu offers I must say. They do have a paper menu, but all ordering happens through a QR code on the table via Chowbus. Keep your eye out for some funny direct translations as well. You scan the QR code, send the order to the kitchen, it will let you know that the kitchen has received your order and that it's on its way. You can add more stuff through the ordering interface and call over a worker and close the bill when you are ready. It did get a bit busier later so I had to raise my hand to flag down a waitress to get our check and pay. For our dinner we got the: 1) House Shredded Potatoes: -It's quick fried shredded potatoes with pepper and I think some sesame oil/onion sauce? Not too sure but it's a nice refreshing cold dish and a different way to enjoy some starchy potatoes. 2) Samsa (2 pieces): -They're like Hot Pockets/empanadas but with a softer, doughy exterior. Inside there's piping hot ground lamb with diced onions, black pepper, and "Silk Road spices". -I had to Google what the Silk Road spices were and it's clove, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, frankincense, black pepper, cinnamon, and saffron. -Unsure if that's ALL in this little pocket of yumminess but I can say that the insides were moist, hot, and overall a delicious snack dish. 3) Lamb Kebab (3 skewers): -They're presented on 3 decently long metal skewers (stakes lol) and they have hefty chunks of lamb on them, not like the tiny morsels that I'm used to getting at a night market. -You have the option of choosing the spicy level of the kebab and we got the mild spicy which still had a decent initial kick and lingering heat that went so deliciously well with the cumin. -All of us loved this and if we were hungrier we could have easily ordered another round. 4) Lamb Siumai (6 pieces): -I love dumplings but I have NEVER had lamb siumai before so this was another must get and this did take the longest to get to our table, but they're super fresh and intensely hot from being just steamed in the kitchen. -The there was a good sized portion of lamb "ball" inside mixed in with some veggies, green onions, ginger, and garlic. -The siumai skin is a bit chewier than what I'm used to but good nontheless. -Meat was juicy and the siumai was made doubly delicious with the chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar provided at the table. This was only a light meal, but I definitely want to come back to get more of the lamb siumai and lamb kebabs, as well as try more of their menu (especially their hand pulled noodles!). read more

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Food is excellent, ambience is chill, service is okay. The house special noodles are the best (ask for the flat noodles instead of round), love the black fungus salad with all the garlic! read more

Ma's Kitchen - How special hand pulled noodles upgraded to the flat noodles the black fungus salad with garlic is excellent. - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My wife and I loved our visit to Ma's Kitchen it's more than a restaurant, it's a cultural journey. The Chinese-Turkic flavors, decor, and atmosphere made us feel like we had traveled through time. The menu had so many unique options, from rich hand-pulled noodles to perfectly seasoned lamb skewers. Every dish felt authentic and full of history. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to coming back. read more

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A new Halal restaurant has opened in Rowland Heights and it is simply delicious. Halal you might be wondering what that means and it just means that the food here is served with different requirements for the meat that is served to you. Also, note that there are no pork dishes here which I am in love with. Every dish we ordered was unique and different. Some of the taste is quite flavorful, we started with a salad and also a cucumber dish since those are my favorite. After that, we ordered some crispy dumplings which was delicious. Also, the chicken dish with noodles is gigantic and pretty tasty. I like how there are a lot of vegetables on there as well. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes, this place seems quite authentic to me. read more

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Had some major cravings for uyghur cuisine aka xinjiang. Heard about Ma's kitchen so I decided to try this place. It did not disappoint. I'll be coming back more often here. Food: 5/5 Pretty good, just wished it was spicier since xinjiang is known for its spice. Feels like they toned it down for the U.S. market. Here's what I've tried: Naan Lamb Kebab* Steam Lamb* Naan Samsa* Big Plate Chicken with Noodles* Fried Meat Hand-pulled Langman* Special Spicy Fried Noodle* Xinjiang Spicy Rice Noodle* Xinjiang Yogurt* MUST ORDER the ones with * Will try different dishes next time. There's only so much I can eat alone. Service: 5/5 Friendly service Ambiance: 5/5 Love the decorations and there's also a karaoke machine if you guys are brave enough to sing. Check out my Ma's Kitchen reel on Instagram or short on Youtube! read more

Ma's Kitchen - Ma's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Service is good. 1). Steamed Lamb Sui-Mai bun: Over salty! Very salty! 2). Big PlaterStir Fried Chicken. With red onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili peppers and potato's. Flavor is decent but just average. I had much better one in other competitors. read more

Ma's Kitchen - Steamed Lamb dumpling: 2-Star juicy, but it's over salty. - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

OOH man what a hidden gem. I ate this on the way to Joshua tree and it was delicious. Actually put me in a better mood after dealing with traffic. They're a new spot and the staff is really friendly and happy to share information about their food. I would highly highly recommend getting the house spiced chicken if you like spice. They don't mess around, we got the "low spice" and it had a good kick to it. Didn't take a picture but their lamb skewers were really good too. Would recommend getting the extra spicy on that, the spice level caters to the dish so the extra spicy wasn't too bad on that skewers. Their noodles are AMAZING. The wide noodles and the hand pulled in the traditional noodle dish. Pro tip from the staff: get the house spiced with a side portion of noodles. That would be amazing, I would eat anything with that sauce. Ambiance is nice too, very homey vibe and it felt like a lot of Xinjiang cultural items hanging around. It was still really clean since they had only been open for a month but the staff was well trained and always checking in. read more

Ma's Kitchen - Big plate chicken and the traditional meat noodles - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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A friend of mine told me that a new chinese restaurant just opened up in her area so I looked it up on yelp. I didn't think this place would serve halal food but was delighted when I saw "halal" on the restaurant description. Called up the restaurant just to be sure and once they confirmed it, I gathered up my friends to have dinner here. We ordered the cucumber salad, tomato and egg soup, samsa, xiao long bao, stir-fried lamb with cumin, house special big plate chicken, eggplant with chili pepper, beef tripe, fried meat hand-pulled langman, egg fried rice and lamb kebab. And surprise surprise, all of these dishes came out so delicious!!!! I was expecting not to like some of these dishes, but they all came out so good! They are still in soft opening phase so some of the dishes are not available. I will be back for more soon! I am salivating already looking at the photos that I took earlier. read more

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Friends of our recommended we try this place for dinner on a Monday night. We got there at 6pm and was promptly seated. We like the decor they have. This place is halal. We ordered tea and they don't have it. Long story short , we later talk to the owner at the end of our meal and they are still in the soft opening and they are not serving all the items on the menu yet. She showed us a special teapot that she has on back order and once it arrives she will start serving the tea. She said it's not going to be your typical tea and it's going to have milk and salt. Looking forward to this. There were six of us and we did family style to try a number of different items: Cucumber salad - love the simple and fresh taste of this 5/5 Samsa - lamb with dough wrap around it like an flat empanadas. This was really good when warm. Once it cools down, the dough got hard. 5/5 Fried meat hand pulled langman - this comes with beef and mutton. Had very little meat. This was one of the least favorite dish for the night 3/5 Egg fried rice - this was surprising really good and complimented well with the rest of the dishes 5/5 Tomato egg drop soup - this had a very simple taste and was very enjoyable - 4/5 Beef tripe in chilli oil - this was one of our favorite dishes. I am not a big fan of tripe but love this. As you chew it and the spicy sauce blend in, it's amazing. 5/5 Stir fried eggplant with chilli pepper - this was another surprisingly good dish. We went through this one really quick given it was one of the last dishes that came 5/5 House special big plate chicken - this was recommended by the waiter. We ordered the small and it was huge. It came with a side of noodles that can put into the main dish. The sauce tasted good but I did not enjoy all the bones in the chicken pieces. The chicken was cut into tiny pieces which had bones. Makes it a little challenging to eat it. 4/5 Xiao Long Bao - this was our favorite and we got 2 orders of this. Would have love if it came with a dipping sauce instead of just trying to figure out which sauce to use from our table. 5/5 Looking forward to come here and try more dishes as they get past their soft opening. #makanclub20 read more

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I asked for their chicken hand pulled wide noodles and when it arrived it had an abundance of chicken and potatoes but missing from abundance were the noodles itself. Only the top layer was noodles and it was perhaps four strands which was quite bothersome. Service this time around was much quicker than the first time I was here. They definitely didn't botch up my order like last time. The atmosphere is nice and clean. Aside from some loud diners I could come here and enjoy food. They have outdoor seating and well ventilated. read more

Ma's Kitchen - Needs more hand pulled noodles in this chicken dish - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

The service was the worst I have ever received. Because of the service ii lost my appetite. I went here with my partner (who is asian), and I noticed from the beginning that all the attention went to him. As I ordered the female waitress only responded to him. We ordered appetizer, two proteins and beef fried rice. there was one other couple finishing their meal. The proteins came out out within 15 mins., five minutes later the appetizer came (spring rolls - cold inside, did not taste home made). Then a group of Chinese young men came in and all the attention went to them. They ordered and got their order with 5-10 mins. We were still waiting for our last order of rice. 10 mins later she came with the rice, with a stone look on her face. I completely lost my appetite and just stopped eating, the rice smelled burnt, and I did not feel comfortable. We were there on Thursday afternoon, as we were leaving there were two people sitting by the entrance who looked like they were in charge and said thank you for coming. I was so upset I just left, my partner did say thank you (out of politeness) So my recommendation is this: if you are asian, you will be treated great. If you are not, stay away from this place. read more

First time trying Xin Jiang cuisine and it was interesting. We showed up at 11am on a Saturday and we were the first ones there. First off the staff was super friendly and helpful. She recommended several non spicy entrees as it was our first time and also we don't eat spicy foods. The ambiance is definitely a fusion of trendiness and Xin Jiang tradition. There are a number of tapestries depicting Xin Jiang merry traditional dances. We ordered the samosas, the xiao mai, the fried meat hand pulled noodle, the naan, and the lamb ribs. All the meat in our order was lamb. Also got the Xin Jiang yogurt. The samosas were hot but one of the two pieces was pretty deformed. The filling as tasty. The Xiao Mai was good too, came out piping hot. There were only 6 pieces. They said they hand wrapped themselves. The fried meat noodles had a tomato based sauce. We asked for non spicy and they nicely accommodated that. It was tasty and refreshing because it was a bit sour. The wood ear fungus had a really nice texture. We ordered the naan because a lot of reviews said it was good but I would have to disagree. It was pretty dry and bland. I'm know naan like Indian naan doesn't have much taste because it's eaten with other entrees. But this naan here was so dry eating it with the lamb ribs didn't help. We got the grilled lamb ribs instead of the steamed ones because the waitress said it tasted better. We ordered the small one and it came with 5 pieces. First few bites it was good but it became too oily. I bit off a ton of fat. Lastly, to cleanse our palate we ordered the yogurt. It was upper tangy. It did feel quite refreshing especially after an oily meal. However, the presentation wasn't as nice as what they showed on screen on the TVs in the restaurant. Overall it was an interesting experience. Price wise I think some entrees were a bit pricey compared to the amount that was served. But if you never had Xin Jiang foods and are in the area, give it a try! read more

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The Siomai is not freshly made and it tastes like prepared food that you can buy in market. Lamb kebab is in the same bad condition as the Siomai. The waitress recommended Baked lamb bun to us and she stressed that they just came out of the oven. However, we finished all the dishes and were just about to pay our bill, and we told her that we didn't want the buns any more because we had finished. After one minutes, she came back with the buns. What can I say Noodles and vegetables are excellent. Lamb chops, chicken and rice with lamb are ok. Fried beef and fried rice are not recommended. read more

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My first time trying Xinjiang cuisine, so I had no other restaurant to compare it with, and I ended up drinking a lot of water after the meal. The food didn't taste salty, maybe there was a lot of msg? I'm not sure, but if you are allergic to msg, please remember to ask them before placing the order. We had 大盘鸡，羊肉串，酸奶， and another noodle dish which was recommended to us as the best seller that every table would have. 羊肉串was pretty good. The yogurt tasted like the ones you can get at a lot of places. The chicken noodles and the other noodle dishes tasted like some of the dishes from southern Chinese cuisine. However, I highly recommend trying their noodles, as there are different noodle sizes, and very chewy, which is nice! Each person is around $47 (before tips) for lunch, which is on the higher end even at today's price point...:) read more

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Party of four went to Ma's kitchen for a Sunday lunch. The restaurant is spacious, modern, and welcoming vibe. We are immediately welcome and seated as there are plenty of table's available. The waitress tries to take our orders right away, but she didn't ask if we needed water. Service is adequate, waitress is friendly, but it's lacking. Other people have to help. As for food, we order lots for two adults and two kids. Lamb leg polov: lamb chop rice: lamb is tasty but unfortunately the smell in rice is strong my kids don't eat them and I finish it alone. TFried beef dumplings, comes out as one piece and you have to break them. Beef inside smells strong, and kids and other adult only tried one and I finish the rest. The highlight of this restaurant is the handmade noodles! We order the tradition hand-pulled langman. Sauce is good and we added more noodles because it tastes so good like 5 stars! Samsa is grilled lamb wrap, lamb is too strong I finished most of them. Adult only try a piece. Overall service is 3 ; the food is definitely unique and acquired taste. read more

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The food here is delicious and packed with flavor. Food was out within 10 minutes of ordering. We didn't have to wait long at all for the food to come out. We ordered the Hand Pulled Noodles, Mongolian Beef, Fried Rice, and String Beans with Beef. All the dishes tasted amazing. Knocking off 2 stars since it got rather uncomfortable in the restaurant. The windows did not have any shades and the sun was beating down on the restaurant and the glare from the sun kept interrupting our conversations. The temperature in the restaurant reached 83 degrees and the AC wasn't turned on. I would return and order take out but I wouldn't return as a dine in customer. read more

Food is great and flavorful. My favorite dishes are the shredded potatoes, cumin lamb, and noodles in the big plate chicken. Some of the dishes were kind of too oily and salty though like the mala cauliflower pot and big plate chicken itself. read more

Ma's Kitchen is a a hidden gem in Rowland Heights. They specialize in Chinese halal food, specifically authentic Xinjiang cuisine. They use tons of spices to flavor their food and it's amazing! Some of my favorite items were the chicken plate with the freshly hand-pulled noodles, the lamb siumai, and the lamb kebabs. Definitely a different flavors, but not gamey at all! I'd lamb isn't for you, you can also substitute in with beef. The restaurant itself is huge and beautifully decorated. Customer service is top tier as well. All of the questions I had were answered and the food came out super fast! Definitely a must when you're in the area read more

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Omg this place is amazing !!! We had our daughter's birthday at Ma's Kitchen, and it was awesome! The staff was super friendly, and the food was amazing. All our guests had a great time, and everything was top-notch! Plus, it's all halal, which was really important to us. The owner was extremely welcoming and ensured everything went perfectly! We're from another country, and they played our national music--I was pleasantly surprised by such a thoughtful gesture! We've ordered a lot of items from their menu, and everything was delicious. thank you!! read more

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Service was good. The staff was polite and I felt like they're nice people. It has a cool, modern ambiance. However, we didn't enjoy the dishes that were recommended to us. I understand taste is subjective, so it might just be me. But I noticed other customers had left their food unfinished and didn't box any to take home, either. Samsa - couldn't finish this. The lamb was too gamey. Big Plate Chicken - couldn't finish this. The marinade for the chicken was off. The chicken tasted somewhat fine. Lamb Skewers - I finished two. The meat was a bit tough and I was expecting it to be more tender, but the seasoning is good. It wasn't too gamey. Steamed Lamb - I could only take one bite of this. It was too gamey for me. The seasonings served along with it did not help. If you like your lamb to taste extremely gamey, you might have a better experience than me. Otherwise, be prepared for that flavor. It's very noticeable and it sticks to your breath. I can still smell it as I'm writing this review and it completely ruined my appetite. I left the restaurant starving. I feel bad writing this because I had high expectations from the positive reviews and pictures. Sorry. read more

Ma's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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